Princes Park in Parkville is conveniently located close to the city center and is easily accessible by public transport.
The Park stretches nearly two kilometers north-south but is only 350 meters at its widest between Royal Parade and Garton Street. The Park was originally part of 2,560 acres reserved from sale by Superintendent La Trobe in 1845, which included land now occupied by Royal Park, Melbourne Cemetery and the University of Melbourne. Princes Park was reserved as an area for public recreation in 1873.
